Sermons on The Men Of Shechem:

Men And Their Macho Machines

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Men Who Matter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 17, 2012

Encourment for men to be courageous.

Message Notes: June 17, 2012 A.M. On a tour of Panama City Beach, the Pope took a few days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Pope-mobile when there was a frantic commotion just off the shore. A helpless man, wearing an Auburn football jersey, was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of The Bible - Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

One of the last prophets of the OT and a key figure in Israel's return to the Promised Land

If you’ve noticed I have tried to pick men of the bible we usually do not talk about much. Elijah, Naaman and now I want to talk about another man we seldom talk about. I would like to call your attention to the prophet called Nehemiah. We may gain some help from this distinguished man who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Men Of The Bible - Job Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

Often we only see our situations but not the reasons. There is a vast battle taking place in the spiritual realm and we are right in the middle of it.

Perhaps one of the most amazing men in the Bible and the one we can learn the most from, especially in today’s world, is the man named Job. There are two ways to look at this man’s life. One from an earthly perspective and the other is from God’s perspective. How many of us can ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Having Power With Men

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012

If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Act Like Men

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012

The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Behavior Of Men And Women Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

In our text, Paul speaks of the behavior of Christian men and women.

INTRO.- Our world is full of bad behavior. However, it’s not supposed to be in the church! Christians are supposed to be somewhat different from other people in the world. ILL.- Geroge Gallup wrote: There’s little difference in ethical behavior between the churched and the unchurched. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

In order to be a good father, you first must be a good man. The Scriptures help to point us in the right direction of achieving that today.

A Few Good Men Ezekiel 22:30 Ezekiel 22:30 "I searched for a man among them who would build up, and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it, but I found no one." Introduction You know there are some prerequisites to being a Good Father. You need to be a man for ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

2 Praying Men

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010

What is the appropriate attitude toward our faith? How we live and what we do reflects who we really are.

Luke 18: 9 – 14 / Two Praying Men Intro: The young minister often boasted in public that all the time he needed to prepare his Sunday sermon was the few minutes it took him to walk to the church from the parsonage next door. After a few weeks of hearing his sermons, the congregation bought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Master's Men: Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Jul 15, 2010

This sermon series looks at the apostles of Jesus; this particular sermon focuses on Peter.

The Apostle Peter Matthew 10:2a July 11th, 2010 If you’ve ever gone into a fancy church you’ve probably seen pictures or statues of the Apostles. Growing up in Germany there were beautiful cathedrals all over the place: you couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a huge, ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: A Fisher Of Men.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Peter: A fisher of men. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Mark chapter 1 verses 16-20, • Luke chapter 5 verses 1-11. Ill: • A potter does not throw the clay away when it collapses on the spinning wheel! • When the clay begins to wobble the potter will simply start again. • The clay is unable to shape, hide or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Peace To All Men

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 10, 2010

Everyone wants peace and Christ offers that!

Psalm 29:11-The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace. Peace want it! Peace people desire it! People will do just about anything to have peace! But the truth is people are not at peace, not with themselves, their families or their neighbors. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 4, 2008

God uses the misfits of the world to accomplish his purposes.

David’s Mighty Men August 24, 2008 1 Samuel 22:2 Remember – Saul is King, but his heart has been turned away from God David is a teenager, has been anointed as the next king in secret, and killed the Giant Goliath with a stone and a sling. Saul Starts to take David on every campaign that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: *other

Becoming Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 10, 2008

How to catch men for the kingdom of God.

BECOMING FISHERS OF MEN LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: I love to fish. Every summer when the weather changes I get “fishing fever.” There is nothing quite as wonderful as a warm spring day and the smell of night crawler and chicken livers on your fingertips. I love to hear fishing stories also, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Men Called On God

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 4, 2008

Through calling on God Seth blessed his family tree and showed the world the way to God.

Genesis 4:25-26 (NKJV) 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, "For God has appointed another seed for me instead of Abel, whom Cain killed." 26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Church Of God